Fark founder Drew … [Drew Curtis] -- While comedy shows report funny fake news, Fark.com features funny real news. This book is both informative and entertaining. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. . It's not news, it's fark : how mass media tries to pass off crap as news. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Drew exposes eight stranger-than-fiction media patterns that prove just how little reporting is going on in the world of reporters today. IT’S NOT NEWS, IT’S FARK examines all the “news” that was never fit for print in the first place, and promises to have you laughing (with the media, mind you, not at them...) along the way. Fark_Guy_Rob: We Ate the Necco Wafers: The news are farking vultures. Something went wrong. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The truth lies between the lines, it's up to us to find it. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Farkers already know what this book says but the rest of the world would do well to read it. If you're a daily (or even casual) reader of Fark.com, then you need to read this book. He spends his evenings playing soccer, drinking beer and bourbon (preferably not mixed together) and honing his culinary skills, which have improved over the past decade and are pretty decent but still nothing to write home about. It’s Not News, It’s Fark is Drew Curtis’s clever examination of the state of the media today and a hilarious look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there’s just not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. 3 years ago | 0 view. Older book that is still relevant today! . If you're a daily (or even casual) reader of Fark.com, then you need to read this book. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A hilarious exposé on the media gone awry, from the creator of the wildly popular Fark.com Have you ever noticed certain patterns in the news you see and read each day? It's Not News, It's Fark: How Mass Media Tries to Pass Off Crap As News. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Does this book contain inappropriate content? They were quiet and respectful about their marriage and family, and they used their dame to aid humanity rather than just enrich themselves. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. This will help you tell the difference between news and crap, or in this case, Fark. Something went wrong. You will discover how you have been duped by the Media to dance to their tune. Let the hilarity ensue. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Fark was originally a word Drew became known for using online back in the early 1990s. --Lincoln F. Stern 23:48, 6 June 2007 (UTC) Duh, Who could have thought Fark.com wouldn't be the best place to criticize it's authors' book? This will help you tell the difference between news and crap, or in this case, Fark. "In It's Not News, It's Fark, Drew Curtis takes a critical look at the mass media. On slow news days, mainstream media still has to deliver. Please try again. It's not media's fault per se, the main problem is that ads have been sold. » Download It's Not News, It's Fark: How Mass Media Tries to Pass Off Crap As News PDF « Our services was introduced by using a hope to serve as a comprehensive on-line electronic digital local library that gives entry to large number of PDF publication assortment. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $8.33 Shipping to Germany. A drop-dead hysterically funny look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there's not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. Carrying the Fire: 50th Anniversary Edition, The editorial principle behind Curtis's Web Site Fark.com is remarkably simple: readers submit news stories with their own wacky headlines, inviting snarky commentary from other readers. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Hence the slogan "It's not news, it's Fark." Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. IT'S NOT NEWS, IT'S FARK takes a crack at why Drew exposes eight stranger-than-fiction media patterns that prove just how little reporting is going on in the world of reporters today. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015. How Mass Media Tries to Pass Off Crap As News. The beer of the future is ready for millennials, and it's not avocado flavored ( earther.gizmodo.com) » Politics: The Republican nomination process for VA governor is going to be really messy this time because they're going to use an untested, controversial method of balloting called "democracy" ( nbcnews.com) » (10 comments) It’s Not News, It’s Fark is Drew Curtis’s clever examination of the state of the media today and a hilarious look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there’s just not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. I have always known the Media will only tell you what they want you to know to achieve their ratings and their agenda but to finally see it in print is great. The idea was to have the word Fark come to symbolize news that is really Not News. Drew Curtis was born, raised, and still lives in scenic Lexington, KY, with his wife and two children but has yet to realize his lifelong dream of owning a herd of fainting goats. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. fark censorship. Please try your request again later. I don't want to write a review. My only complaint-the book needs to be updated. Among his criticisms: canned seasonal stories, out-of-context celebrity comments, articles that are actually advertisements, and headlines that contradict articles. "IT'S NOT NEWS, IT'S FARK" takes a crack at why Drew exposes eight stranger-than-fiction media patterns that prove just how little reporting is going on in the world of reporters today. .Fark is a must read at many media outlets. Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2008. Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019. Please try your request again later. Regardless of whether its a slow news day, mainstream media still has to deliver. 70.80.113.243 22:32, 11 July 2007 (UTC)­ This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and propably make you mad. Drew exposes eight stranger-than-fiction media patterns that prove just how little reporting is going on in the world of reporters today. It's Not News, It's Fark How Mass Media Tries to Pass Off Crap As News. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and propably make you mad. IT’S NOT NEWS, IT’S FARK. The sociopaths who are in charge there almost exclusively post stuff from proven propaganda outlets like The New York Times, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, and even The Washington Post which is pretty far over the line for anyone with a shred of critical thinking skills and humanity. If you're on this page you presumably know what fark.com is - an irreverent news aggregator, with the emphasis on irreverent. Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019. It's not-news, it's the Associated Press 26 More: Obvious , Barack Obama , Joe Biden , United States presidential election, 2008 , Democratic Party , President of the United States , Royal Dutch Shell , Super Bowl , Associated Press I don't want to write a review. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Curtis includes excerpts from Fark.com--searching for modern descendents of Genghis Khan, tools Britons use for flossing--and biting commentary on modern news gathering, which Curtis complains has grown inane under the pressure of a 24/7 news cycle. This book is both informative and entertaining. Fit: T-Shirt (unisex), Ladies Fit; Sizes: S, M, L, XL and 2XL Note: Ladies fit shirts run very small, please see our T-shirt size chart; Suggested color: Ash grey If you're on this page you presumably know what fark.com is - an irreverent news aggregator, with the emphasis on irreverent. Quantity. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again. Its satire on the news business is funny as well as giving you some interesting tidbits about the industry. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Get this from a library! It’s Not News, It’s Fark is Drew Curtis’s clever examination of the state of the media today and a hilarious look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there’s just not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! I have always known the Media will only tell you what they want you to know to achieve their ratings and their agenda but to finally see it in print is great. Here, he steps back to examine why "Mass Media" keeps churning out the sort of inane stories that are "supposed to look like news" that make the site so wildly popular. Fark is a community website created by Drew Curtis that allows members to comment on a daily batch of news articles and other items from various websites. Please try again. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. On a whim, in 1997 he registered the domain name Fark.com while he pondered what to post. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Drew exposes eight stranger-than-fiction media patterns that prove just how little reporting is going on in the world of reporters today. Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2010, Disclosure: I am a TotalFarker (or an UltraFarker if you're in the know), Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2008. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020. Please try again. The truth lies between the lines, it's up to us to find it. Unable to add item to List. --. Unable to add item to List. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. He decided to use the site as a clearinghouse for odd bits of news and commentary by contributors. Or better yet, Drew should write another book. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Paperback $ 12.00 $ 6.00. Right now, Fark is one of the worst aggregators of fake news around. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2010, Disclosure: I am a TotalFarker (or an UltraFarker if you're in the know), Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015. Order Code: PEN393 ISBN : 9781592403660. Quote Connect with a representative to create a custom curriculum for your district. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. ?A funny book, containing some of the site's greatest hits, but it's also a sharp and well-deserved criticism of the news media?and life in a capitalistic, all-information, all-the-time world.? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2009. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Older book that is still relevant today! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2009. It's not news, it's COMUNES 42 More: News , Politics , Colombia , Political science , political party , Government of Colombia , Left-wing politics , Political party , FARC guerrilla listens It’s easy to take the news too seriously these days so this is a good reminder that Mass Media wants to make money and they do it by getting your attention. Add to cart. I gave it five stars. I won’t look at the news quite the same way. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The genesis for the site was correspondence Curtis exchanged with a friend he'd met while living in England; much of it was trading odd news stories. Curtis, founder of the hugely popular Web site Fark.com, recalls how and why he got the idea to feature news that is really "Not News." Please try again. What's most fun about Fark.com, which is used by radio DJs and commercial news outlets, is its rewritten headlines and streaming commentary. You will discover how you have been duped by the Media to dance to their tune. Preshrunk and darned comfy! The critique is familiar—see Barry Glassner's, ...a supremely simple set up. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Media & Communications Industry (Kindle Store), Journalism Writing Reference (Kindle Store). It's Not News It's Fark: How Mass Media Tries to Pass Off Crap as News. It doesn't mean anything. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Fark isn't an acronym. Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2008. The site receives many story submissions per day and approximately 100 of them are publicly displayed on the site, spread out over the main page and tabs (Entertainment, Sports, Geek, Politics and Business). Or better yet, Drew should write another book. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020. I won’t look at the news quite the same way. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2008. Drew offers some very interesting insights into how daily media works, all written in the same hilarious tone as his website. Its satire on the news business is funny as well as giving you some interesting tidbits about the industry. It's Not News, It's Fark: How Mass Media Tries to Pass Off Crap as News is the first book by Fark.com founder Drew Curtis. Regardless of whether it's a slow news day, mainstream media still has to deliver. It is a critical look at the Mass Media industry and the go-to stories used when there is a lack of hard news to report. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Farkers already know what this book says but the rest of the world would do well to read it. It's not like these two were Kardashians whose only public value was there outrageous antics. Pretty much any negative remarks about Drew's book will get deleted on fark. This will help you tell the difference between news and crap, or in this case, Fark. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The comments on Fark may well be removed for trolling. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. It’s Not News, It’s Fark is Drew Curtis’s clever examination of the state of the media today and a hilarious look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there’s just not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. I gave it five stars. It’s easy to take the news too seriously these days so this is a good reminder that Mass Media wants to make money and they do it by getting your attention. He promises to examine why the news is often not news at all, to look at the fear mongering, the cyclical nature of the news and the fluff that is passed off as important. Since 1999, he has read nearly 2,000 news articles a day, and is interviewed nationwide several times a week on radio, TV and in print. -- from the jacket of the book Book is in fine condition, appears unread, in near fine dust jacket with mildest edge wear. IT’S NOT NEWS, IT’S FARK is Drew Curtis’ clever examination of the state of the media today and a hilarious look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there's just not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. It’s Not News, It’s Fark is Drew Curtis’s clever examination of the state of the media today and a hilarious look at the go-to stories mass media uses when there’s just not enough hard news to fill a newspaper or a news broadcast. My only complaint-the book needs to be updated. Please try again. Drew offers some very interesting insights into how daily media works, all written in the same hilarious tone as his website. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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